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How to Clean Suede

I brought out my summer sandals and found that the suede insoles were very soiled looking. See below. ...»

M k 32 minutes ago

Oh wow! thank you for this tip. I have a favorite suede jacket that got a four inch oil stain ...»
on the front. I nearly ruined it completely with soap and water (DO NOT DO THIS) so stuck it in the camping-only stuff. Couldn't wait to try the sandpaper. Very gently in circles i worked from the outside of the stain and on the edges the stain is gone. The center of the stain is still there but looks almost like a natural flaw. I tried it on the zipper area and tops of pockets-- worked great
My jacket is now wearable again for any outdoor activity.

Magazine Bucket

I love to go to garage sales, and something about this bucket called to me.

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DIY Powdered Laundry Detergent

I made this recipe of laundry detergent for $2.49, which lasted a month for my family of 5 - roughly 40 loads of laundry. I have been very happy with how clean out clothes are and it's great for my kids who have skin allergies.

Miriam I 2 hours ago

Thank you for the recipe!

Cleaning & Organization: Leftover smell of smoke in car

My sister finally gave up smoking 2 years ago but the smoke smell is still in the car. She was told it would cost $600.00 to remove it as they would have to take the car apart. Is there another way of getting rid of this smell. Thank You

It's Cleaning Time 35 minutes ago

Try a fabric pouch with coffee beans as an extrqa to the above

Cleaning & Organization: Cheap, Easy Closet Organizer

I'm looking for a clever, cheap and easy way to organize my closet FINALLY!

Cleaning & Organization: Dust in the desert

I need help! I live in the Phoenix area and have not adjusted to the dust from the environment. When I dust furniture using the common aerosol sprays, 5 minutes later the furniture has ...»

KMS Woodworks 2 hours ago

Moot furniture in people homes is finished with some type of poly or lacquer. The use of ...»
silicone and wax products can actually pose more problems. In the rare case you have natural wood finishes...one product that I have used for years is Howards feed and wax. It is a blend of bees wax and orange oil. a light application and rub done with a dry cotton rag can last months.

Cleaning & Organization: How to clean film from newly installed white subway tile in shower.

I just had my shower redone after experiencing a leak. I used white subway tile. I noticed many of them have a film that doesn't wash off and others feel rough. I am assuming it is from ...»

Lynn C. 12 hours ago

Thanks for your imput. I ended up using a scrub sponge, sponge on one side and a rough texture ...»
surface on the opposite side. Some areas took some elbow grease, but it worked pretty well.

DIY Fabric Softener

Use 3 ingredients to make your own fabric softener. It's cheap and easy. The best part? Your clothes are just as soft as when you use the big name brands!

Easy DIY Creamy Soft Scrub Cleanser

This is a great multi-purpose soft scrub type cleanser because it is easy to make, inexpensive, gentle on your hands, smells great, and stores well. You can use it to clean sinks, counter-tops, toilets, the shower and so much more!